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Embedded GUI

Graphical User Interfaces for Embedded Linux

Objectives

  • Understand the different layers associated with the graphic interface system
  • Learn how to use the Linux frame buffer
  • Discover the hardware abstraction layers
  • Learn to use the main graphical toolkits (widgets) taretting embedded Linux
    • QT
    • FLTK
    • WxEmbedded
    • MiniGUI
    • ...
  • Learn how to link commands to GUI elements
Labs are conducted on target boards, that can be:
    Atmel ARM9-based boards, with Lauterbach JTAG probes.
We use the last linux kernel, as delivered on www.kernel.org.

Labs are conducted using the System Workbench for Linux - Basic Edition IDE.
  • A Linux PC for two trainees, with an ARM based target board
  • Course material
  • CDROM with documentation and tools used during the trainin
  • Theoretical course
    • Printed and PDF material in English.
    • Trainer assistance throughout.
  • Each session starts with a trainee check-in.
  • Any embedded systems engineer or technician with the above prerequisites.
  • Prerequisites are checked before the course starts, against the prerequisites published on this page.
  • Throughout the course, learning is assessed continuously: end-of-section quizzes and direct observation by the trainer.
  • At the end of the course, each participant receives a training completion certificate.

Course Outline

  • Kernel drivers: frame buffer, direct access, ...
  • Hardware abstraction layers: X, GGI, DirectFB, ...
  • Graphical toolkits (widgets): QT, GTK, FLTK, ...
  • Window manager: matchbox, sawfish, ...
  • Desktop environments: GNOME, KDE, ...
  • Selecting frame buffer support when building th ekernel
  • Generic VGA support, VESA
  • Provided features
  • X: standard server and embedded-specific versions (tiny-X, Kdrive, Nano-X)
  • GGI: generic multiplatform GUI (Linux, Windows, MacOS/X ,...)
  • DirectFB: hardware acceleration above the frame buffer
  • Trolltech's QT
  • GTK (Gimp ToolKit)
  • WxEmbedded
  • FLTK (Fast Light ToolKit)
  • MiniGUI
  • Nano-X (ex MicroWindows)
  • Standard "desktop" versions and embedded-specific versions
  • Graphical GUI design tools: QT designer, Glade, FLUID...
  • Using fork and exec
  • Pipe communication
  • Integration with widgets
  • The "familiar project"
  • GPE Palm Environement
  • Qtopia
  • Pixil
Duration
3 days
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This course can be scheduled upon request. Click the 'Inquire' button to contact us.

Pricing

Courses are quoted individually, with no list price. The price depends on the duration, the number of participants, the delivery mode and the technical resources provided.

For more information on our pricing, see more.

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To book a training session or for more information, please contact us on info@ac6-training.com.

Registrations are accepted till one week before the start date for scheduled classes. For late registrations, please consult us.

You can also fill and send us the registration form

This course can be provided either remotely, in our Paris training center or worldwide on your premises.

Scheduled classes are confirmed as soon as there is two confirmed bookings. Bookings are accepted until 1 week before the course start.

Last update of course schedule: 27 June 2026

Booking one of our trainings is subject to our General Terms of Sales

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